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Eagle 73A/74A

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Eagle 73A
Eagle 74A
CategoryFormula 5000
ConstructorEagle
PredecessorEagle Mk.5
SuccessorEagle 755
Technical specifications
ChassisSteel and aluminium monocoque with load-bearing engine-transmission assembly
Suspension (front)Independent, wishbones and inclined coil spring/shock absorber units
Suspension (rear)Independent, single top link, twin tower links and coil spring/shock absorber units
Length178 in (4,500 mm)
Axle trackFront: 63 in (1,600 mm)
Rear: 63 in (1,600 mm)
Wheelbase102.4 in (2,600 mm)
EngineMid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 4,940 cc (301.5 cu in), Chevrolet, 90° V8, NA
Transmission5-speed manual
Weight1,575 lb (714 kg)
Competition history
Debut1973

The Eagle 73A and Eagle 74A, also designated as the Eagle FA-73 and Eagle FA-74, respectively, were race cars designed and built by Eagle for use in Formula 5000 racing and made their racing debut in 1973, and competed until 1974. Both the Eagle 73A and 74A were powered by the commonly used 5.0-liter Chevrolet V8 engine.[1][2][3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Eagle « F5000 « OldRacingCars.com". www.oldracingcars.com. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  2. ^ "Eagle 74A Formula 5000 car-by-car histories". May 19, 2021.
  3. ^ "Eagle 1973 Indy car-by-car histories". January 27, 2023.
  4. ^ "Eagle".